Tag: Nigerian Army

He explained that the explosives were recovered from the Orsu–Eketutu Mother Valley and Orsu–Ihiteukwa areas of Imo.

...the recurring pattern of surprise attacks on military bases and the tragic loss of experienced commanders demand urgent strategic reassessment. ...

The Court of Appeal held that that the evidence presented against the former Army general during trial before a court ...

“During the engagements, several terrorists were neutralised," the army said.

The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Chinonso Oteh, says troops, deployed at Wase, rescued the victims during ...

The group claimed that a Nigerian Army officer, Major U.I. Mairiga, and two other soldiers were killed during the assaults.

‎Mr Aiyedatiwa charged the new officers to defend peace, uphold justice and protect the state from criminal activities.

Governor Bago says the 1,000 hectares would accommodate both residential and agricultural activities to support retired officers and soldiers

Owo and its environs, in the northern part of Ondo State, have experienced waves of insecurity in recent years, including ...

The incident occurred when the commander's convoy was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state.

The Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Ahmad Zubairu, said the operation followed intelligence on the activities ...

The police said that only those on essential and election duties were exempted from the movement restriction order.

The lawmakers pledged to facilitate timely release of budgeted funds to the army.

"The success of the operation highlights the Nigerian Army’s unwavering resolve to deny criminal elements freedom of action..."

The Army disclosed this in a statement shared on its official X account on Wednesday, describing the raid as a ...

The shocking discovery came days after four people were beheaded over a protracted land dispute.

“The criminals were allegedly led by Idi Abasu Aiki, suspected to be the younger brother of notorious bandit leader Ado ...

“Items recovered from the criminals include one AK-47 rifle, two magazines and ammunition.”

The coup was initially scheduled for 29 May 2023 during the presidential inauguration, sources told this newspaper.

The repatriation, according to a statement issued on Thursday morning, was conducted by the Joint Task Force of Operation Hadin ...

Troops of the Nigerian Army and NAPTIP arrested seven suspected traffickers in Calabar during negotiations to sell a day-old baby ...

The defence headquarters said its findings identified “a number of the officers with allegations of plotting to overthrow the government."

Mr Mohammed made the commendation on Saturday during the 2025 West African Social Activities (WASA) organised by the 33 Brigade ...

The army said it is working with the military authorities and relevant government agencies to implement ongoing welfare reforms, including ...

The governor made this known during the special parade and wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, ...